Alicia Williams
Waveland,MS
Summary
Dedicated to supporting young children's emotional, social, and academic development. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Singing River Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained the client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- I have managed medical records, including filing, organizing, and scanning documents.
- It collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- I called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
Preschool Teacher
Kidzone Preschool Academy
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Preschool Teacher
Central GA Technical College
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Medical Assistant
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS07.2024
Associate of Science - Child Development
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA05.2021
Associate of Technology - Medical Assisting
Blue Cliff College - Gulfport
Gulfport, MS04.2016
Skills
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Learning Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Teach Basic Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Educational Games
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Support and Development
- Performance Improvement
- Effective Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Time Management
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Child and Adult Basic Training
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Singing River Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Kidzone Preschool Academy
08.2020 - 02.2022
Preschool Teacher
Central GA Technical College
05.2019 - 08.2020
Medical Assistant
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Science - Child Development
Central Georgia Technical College
Associate of Technology - Medical Assisting
Blue Cliff College - Gulfport